Black Sand Beach
Lanai City, Hawaii
Swim
PunaluÊ»u Beach (also called Black Sand Beach) is a beach between PÄhala and NÄÊ»Älehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools. This volcanic activity is in the HawaiÊ»i Volcanoes National Park. PunaluÊ»u is frequented by endangered Hawksbill and Green turtles, which can often be seen basking on the black sand.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lanai City, Hawaii
- Head north on Awalua Ave toward Kanepuu Hwy (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Kanepuu Hwy (0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Keomuku Hwy (0.6 mi)
- Keomuku Hwy turns left and becomes Lanai Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto 8th St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Fraser Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Kaumalapau Hwy (3.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Kaupili Rd (1.7 mi)
Located between PÄhala and NÄÊ»Älehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii.
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